Poisoning by eye anti-infectives and other eye drugs

This code signifies an adverse reaction or toxic effect resulting from the ingestion, improper application, or systemic absorption of medications specifically intended for ophthalmic use. This includes antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and other therapeutic agents administered to the eye, when they cause harm due to poisoning.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient has experienced poisoning from eye-specific medications. This typically occurs in cases of accidental ingestion, overdose, or misuse of ophthalmic preparations. Supporting documentation should detail the substance involved and the resulting toxic effects.

• Always identify the specific ophthalmic drug involved if known, and consider an E-code for external cause of poisoning.
• Distinguish between poisoning (toxic effect) and adverse effect in therapeutic use; this code is for poisoning.
• Ensure documentation specifies that the drug was an "eye anti-infective" or "other eye drug" to justify this specific category.